Department of The Air Force

Overview AF Mission/Vision AF Priorities Air Force Organization Secretary of the AF Chief of Staff of the AF CMSgt of the AF Organizational Chart Wing, Group, Squadron, Flight

To Fly, Fight, and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace AF Mission To Fly, Fight, and Win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace

AF Vision The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.

AF Priorities Continue to strengthen the nuclear enterprise Partner with joint and coalition team to win today’s fight Develop and care for Airmen and their families Modernize our air and space inventories, organizations, and training Recapture acquisition excellence

POTUS to SECAF Constitution Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Department of Agriculture Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. Secretary of the Army Secretary of the Air Force Secretary of the Navy

Air Force Organization Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) Conducts the administrative affairs of the department and is directly responsible to the Secretary of Defense. Handles fiscal spending, production, procurement and legal plans and programs Not directly involved in military operations Heather Wilson

Air Force Organization Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Military head of the AF and directly responsible to the SECAF for the efficiency and operational readiness of the AF Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Can delegate all functions to Vice Chief of Staff if JCS job demands it Gen. David L. Goldfein

Air Force Organization Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) The highest enlisted level of leadership in the air force Represents enlisted interests to the American public and all levels of government Serves as personal advisor to the CSAF and SECAF on all issues regarding the Welfare, readiness, morale and proper Utilization of enlisted force. CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright

Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff USAF Organization Secretary of the Air Force Air Force Chief of Staff HQ USAF MAJCOMs Numbers Air Forces A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. Wings Groups Squadrons Flights

Air Force Organizations Major Command’s (MAJCOMs) Typically commanded by 4-star General Organized on functional (US) or geographic (overseas) basis Organize, equip and train their subordinate elements and assigned specific responsibilities based on functions

Air Force Organizations Major Command’s (MAJCOMs) Air Combat Command (ACC) Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Force Material Command (AFMC) Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

Air Force Organizations Numbered Air Forces (NAFs) Commanded by a 3-star General Operational and warfighting functions readiness of assigned forces preparing forces for deployment and employment plans for beddown of forces operational control of forces

Typical Wing Structure WING COMMANDER WING STAFF COMPTROLLER SQUADRON OPERATIONS GROUP MAINTENANCE GROUP MISSION SUPPORT GROUP MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQUADRON MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SQUADRON FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON MEDICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON OPERATIONS SQUADRON(S) AIRCRAFT/MISSILE MAINTENANCE SQ CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON MEDICAL OPERATIONS SQUADRON AIR CONTROL SQ (AS APPLICABLE) MAINTENANCE SQUADRON COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRON AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON A Wing’s mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support that conduct. The Wing is the only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time and is usually commanded by a brigadier general. The Wing Commander is responsible of the entire wing. Under the wing commander, there is a wing staff and four groups. This structure has proven to be both efficient and effective, by eliminating a great deal of waste, but most importantly has increased the Air Force’s warfighting capability. The groups mentioned previously are flexible units made up of four our more squadrons and include operations, maintenance, mission support or medical groups. Groups are most often commanded by a colonel. Under these groups, you will note are several squadrons, which are the fundamental units in the Air Force. The squadron is the lowest formal echelon of command, and it is the building block for the entire Air Force. In fact, the squadron is responsible for conducting the day to day mission for the Wing. For example, you may be an Airmen assigned to the Security Forces Squadron, which, as you can see falls under the mission support group. The squadron is the lowest echelon of command that can be deployed on its own, but it cannot sustain itself indefinitely like a wing can. One only needs to look at Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom to such deployments of squadrons, where security forces squadrons, maintenance squadrons and so forth have been deployed as a squadron. Squadrons are most often commanded by a lieutenant colonel, but not always. The final level in the Air Force organizational structure, is the flight. A squadron commander’s span of control is generally limited to the squadron itself and the individual flight commanders help maintain the squadron’s efficiency. Going back to our example of being assigned to the security forces squadron, you may perform your day to day duties, within flight A, B, or C for example. MUNITIONS SQ (AS APPLICABLE) CONTRACTING SQUADRON DENTAL SQUADRON LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON AERIAL PORT SQ (AS APPLICABLE)

Air Force Organizations Wing A wings mission is to develop and maintain the capability to conduct warfare, or support warfare Only echelon of command that is capable of deploying and sustaining itself for an indefinite length of time Normally commanded by a 1-star General

Air Force Organizations Group A Wing is made up of 4 Groups Operations Group Maintenance Group Mission Support Group Medical Group Normally commanded by a Colonel

Air Force Organizations Squadron A Group is made up of numerous Squadrons Normally commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel It is the lowest formal echelon of command Building block of the Air Force Responsible for conducting the day to day mission of the Wing

Air Force Organizations Flight A Squadron is made up of several flights Flight Commanders deal with day to day operations and maintenance of the people and equipment

Summary AF Mission/Vision AF Priorities Air Force Organization Secretary of the AF Chief of Staff of the AF CMSgt of the AF Organizational Chart Wing, Group, Squadron, Flight